Orange Couscous

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 package (10 ounces) couscous
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 tablespoons minced chives
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, bring orange juice, water and cumin to a boil. Stir in couscous; remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed; fluff with a fork.

Transfer to a large bowl; cool.

In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice and soy sauce. Stir in the cilantro, basil, chives, ginger and salt. Pour over couscous and toss to coat. Add oranges and almonds; toss gently. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 8 servings.

3/4 cup 206 cal,6g fat,231mg sod,34g carbs,2g fiber